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Add 20/5 and 27/54

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 27/54

20/5 + 27/54 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    20/5 = 20 × 54/5 × 54 = 1080/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/270 + 135/270 = 1080 + 135/270 = 1215/270
  5. 1215/270 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 20/5 + 27/54 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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